2+2 IN ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
A partnership between Motlow State Community College and Middle Tennessee State University
The 2+2 program is a unique partnership between Motlow State Community College (MSCC) and Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) designed to meet the professional needs of students preparing to teach at the elementary level. Students in the program will complete four years of study and receive a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies with an
emphasis in K–6. The first two years of the program are completed by earning an Associate of Science in Teaching (A.S.T.) degree
at MSCC. The successful student will earn the Bachelor of Science and licensure in Elementary Education K–6.
What is the Associate of
Science in Teaching (A.S.T.)?
The A.S.T. degree has been
implemented throughout the
Tennessee Board of Regents
(TBR) system to facilitate entry of transfer students from community colleges into university teacher education programs.
A common curriculum is applicable to all community colleges and acceptable at all TBR universities as prescribed.
What is the Bachelor of Science
with a major in Interdisciplin
ary Studies?
The degree in Interdisciplinary
Studies is designed to prepare
teachers for elementary schools. It requires completion of
the General Education core, which will be satisfied upon
completion of the A.S.T. from Motlow, and the following
MTSU program of study.
Associate of Science in Teaching Degree (A.S.T.)
Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies K-6 (2+2)
Elementary and Special Education Program
General Education Requirements
Credits
BIOL 1030
4
ENGL 1010, ENGL 1020, and ENGL 2130
9
GEOG 2010
3
HIST 2010 and HIST 2020
6
MATH 1010
3
SPCH 1010
3
PSCI 1030
4
ARTA 1030 or MUSA 1030
3
SOCI 1010 or POLS 1030
3
ENGL 2230, ENGL 2310, ENGL 2320, or ENGL 2330 3
Junior Year
Credits
ART 3200, MUED 3210, THEA 3600 or CDIS 3250 3
BIOL 3000 or PSCI 4030
4
ENGL 3510
3
ENGL 3740 or LIBS 4150
3
HLTH 4300
3
BIOL 3000 or PSCI 4030
4
ELED 3150
3
ELED 3300
3
READ 4015
6
Area of Emphasis Requirements
EDU 1120, EDU 2100, and EDU 2110
GEOL 1030 or BIOL 1330
MATH 1410 and MATH 1420
Credits
9
4
6
60 hrs.
Senior Year
ELED 4350
ELED 4410
ELED 4340
READ 4130
ELED 4110
Credits
6
4
3
3
12
60 hrs.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
Step 1:
Apply to Motlow State Community College (MSCC) or Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) depending on your
academic progress. Apply for admission to Motlow State Community College by obtaining an application form from
any MSCC campus location or online at www.mscc.edu/admissions/apply.html. To apply for admission to Middle
Tennessee State University, go to www.mtsu.edu/admissn.
Step 2:
Set an appointment with an appropriate advisor from either MSCC or MTSU.
CONTACT US TODAY!
Department of Education
Moore County Campus: (931) 393-1816 | ccoffey@mscc.edu
McMinnville Center: (931) 668-7010 | medmonds@mscc.edu
Fayetteville Center: (931) 438-0028 | lmonks@mscc.edu
Smyrna Center: (615) 220-7812 | bthomas@mscc.edu
Office of Admissions and Records
(931) 393-1520 | admissions@mscc.edu
Office of Financial Aid
(931) 393-1553 | fas@mscc.edu
Department of Elementary and Special Education
(615) 494-7633 | Terri.Tharp@mtsu.edu
FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT US ONLINE
AT WWW.MTSU.EDU/2plus2
Motlow State Community College is an equal opportunity institution and welcomes applications for employment or admission regardless of age, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status, and is
committed to education of a nonracially identifiable student body.
0000-0000. Middle Tennessee State University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. The following
person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: Executive Director of Institutional Equity and Compliance, 1301 E. Main Street, CAB 220, Murfreesboro, TN 37132,
615-898-2185. Additionally, the MTSU Title IX Coordinator, designated to monitor and oversee Title IX complaints, may be contacted at: Sam Ingram Building 2269 Middle Tennessee Blvd. Murfreesboro, TN
37132, 615-898-5133, or via this webpage: http://www.mtsu.edu/titleix/.